Mike Flanagan (Oculus, Gerald’s Game) has wrapped filming for his adaptation of Doctor Sleep. The director recently took the horror world by storm with his adaptation of The Haunting Hill House, which had an impressive, scary and heart-breaking 10-episode run on Netflix. Check it out if you haven’t done so already.
Flanagan is also no stranger to King material and directed an impressive, faithful adaptation of Gerald’s Game last year. When asked what King novel he’d like to tackle next he stated Doctor Sleep, so it’s great to see that his wish has come true.
In Doctor Sleep, a now adult Danny is still plagued by the terrifying events that occurred at the Overlook hotel all those years ago. Like his father, he develops a problem with rage, alcohol and anger, so decides to give up the drink as an attempt to get a grip on his life. He is soon drawn to a dying girl, who is being targeted by the True Knot, a group that seeks those with the power of the Shining.
Be sure to check out Doctor Sleep when it hits cinemas on 24th January 2020.
Words: Jessy Williams (@JessyCritical)
